Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Overview
The Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster is a meticulously crafted reissue that captures the essence of a pivotal era in music history. Its alder body, finished with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, not only provides a resonant and balanced tone but also allows the wood to breathe, enhancing its natural resonance.
The maple neck features a 1966 “C” shape, offering a comfortable grip reminiscent of the original design. Topped with a bound round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, it provides a smooth playing surface, complemented by a 7.25-inch radius and vintage tall frets, facilitating effortless chording and articulate lead work.
Equipped with Pure Vintage '66 Jazzmaster pickups, this guitar delivers the classic Jazzmaster tone—warm, rich, and versatile. The unique rhythm and lead circuits, along with the floating tremolo system, offer a wide range of tonal possibilities, making it suitable for various musical styles.
Aesthetically, the instrument features period-accurate appointments, including white neck binding, pearloid block inlays, single-line “Fender Deluxe” tuners, and, on custom colors, a matching painted headstock. These details contribute to its authentic '60s appearance, appealing to players who appreciate vintage style.
- Body Finish : Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Material : Alder
- Body Shape : Jazzmaster®
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece : Pure Vintage Floating Tremolo with Tremolo Lock Button and Push-In Tremolo Arm
- Bridge Mounting : Floating
- Bridge Pickup : Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster®
- Bridge : Pure Vintage Jazzmaster® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
- Case/Gig Bag : Vintage-Style Black (Orange Interior)
- Configuration : SS
- Control Knobs : White "Witch Hat"
- Controls : Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone
- Fingerboard Material : Bound Round-Laminated Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius : 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Fret Size : Vintage Tall
- Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
- Headstock : Jazzmaster®
- Neck Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material : Maple
- Neck Pickup : Pure Vintage '66 Single-Coil Jazzmaster®
- Neck Plate : 4-Bolt with "F" Logo, Serialized
- Neck Shape : 1966 "C"
- Number of Frets : 21
- Nut Material : Bone
- Nut Width : 1.650" (42 mm)
- Orientation : Right-Hand
- Pickguard : 3-Ply Parchment
- Position Inlays : Pearloid Block
- Strings : Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Style : 2 Single-Coil
- Subtype : Electric Guitars
- Switching : 3-Position Toggle (Lead Circuit)
- Tremolo Arm : Pop-In Vintage-Style Jazzmaster®
- Truss Rod Nut : Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Truss Rod : Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Tuning Machines : Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"